Shaken baby syndrome, the incidence of which has doubled and mortality increased tenfold in the Paris region during the Covid-19 pandemic, is one of the causes of cerebral palsy, the primary motor disability in children.
Significant neuron losses
Also called “non-accidental head trauma” (TCNA), shaken baby syndrome is linked to shaking, always extremely violent. The baby may then stop breathing and damage to the brain, eyes and spinal cord may occur. Significant neuronal losses, which will impact the child throughout his life, can also be caused.
One of the postnatal causes of cerebral palsy
75% of babies who survive shaking will experience very serious after-effects due to brain lesions, in particular a delay in psychomotor development or a motor disability, but also cognitive disorders, learning difficulties, behavioral problems, speech disorders. eating, sleep disorders, visual or hearing deficit which can lead to blindness or deafness, epileptic seizures…
Promote and support research
Cerebral palsy refers to a group of disorders affecting a person's movements as a result of brain damage occurring around birth. Created by patient associations and health professionals, the Cerebral Paralysis Foundation aims to promote and support research on cerebral palsy, work to improve the quality of care, disseminate good practices and develop knowledge.
More information on www.fondationparalysiecerebrale.org
 Didier Galibert
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16/01/2023 | 
